novelaction Chapter 123 Sure enough, the reputation is well-deserved
Chapter 123 Sure enough, the reputation is well-deserved
After leaving Mengyue Palace, Wei Ye used the art of controlling sand and headed directly towards the small country in the northwest border where Ming Shiyin was.
In the Manghuang Kingdom, in the Mobei City, in a small courtyard full of peonies.
Ming Shiyin and Yixing sat opposite each other with a chessboard in front of them.
"No regrets in making a move..."
"How can we take back a fallen chess piece?"
The chess piece had already landed on the chessboard, but Yixing had not yet withdrawn his hand, looking hesitant.
"What the master taught me is..."
After hearing Ming Shiyin's words, Yixing lowered his head in shame and directly withdrew his right hand from the chess piece.
After leaving Chang'an City, Master Ming Shiyin and his disciple went directly to the Savage Country.
Recently, the two of them haven't gone anywhere. They have been staying at home, playing chess all day long.
"Master, are we really not going back?"
After placing a move, Yixing couldn't help but ask.
It has been more than half a year since Ming Shiyin came to the Savage Country, and during this period Ming Shiyin has not taken any action.
Looking at his master who was lying completely down, contrary to his usual behavior, Yixing was still having trouble adapting.
When he was still in Chang'an City, Ming Shiyin would do some small things every now and then to cause trouble for Di Renjie.
Since coming to this barbaric country, Ming Shiyin has almost put down everything he was doing and has been playing chess with himself all day long.
"wait......."
Ming Shiyin placed another move and spoke lightly.
He has been waiting for the right opportunity for such a long time.
After arriving at the Yunzhong Desert, Ming Shiyin already knew about Haiyue's resurrection.
He knew that it was impossible to take back the Great Wall from Jiang Mingche and Wu Zetian by his own strength, and he had to seek the help of this clergyman.
When he was resurrected by Di Jun's power, he already knew of Haiyue's existence. He knew that Haiyue would find him one day.
By the time Haiyue finds him, it will be time for him to reconcile with his fate.
"wait?"
Yixing looked up in confusion, staring at Ming Shiyin in bewilderment, not quite understanding what the other party meant.
Who are you waiting for here?
How long do we have to wait?
Before Ming Shiyin could answer, the gate of the courtyard was suddenly pushed open, and a man wearing a ghost mask appeared in front of the two of them.
"The one you are waiting for has arrived..."
"It's time to go..."
Ming Shiyin made his last move, stood up from his seat, and walked straight towards Wei Ye.
Yixing also quickly stood up from his seat and followed closely.
"Peony Alchemist?"
Looking at the man in front of him who was wearing a peony robe and had a head full of white hair, Wei Ye asked tentatively.
He had never met the Peony Alchemist before, and he learned all about Ming Shiyin from his subordinates.
Ming Shiyin nodded silently, answering Wei Ye's question.
"Did Haiyue send you here?"
"Yes, it was Lord Haiyue who asked me to come here..."
"Lord Haiyue said that he wanted to invite the Taoist priest to the palace to discuss the plan to deal with Jiang Mingche..."
Wei Ye admitted it directly, feeling somewhat surprised.
This Ming Shiyin is indeed quite something. He even knows his own origins clearly.
You have to know that Ming Shiyin had never met Lord Haiyue before, so this guy should not know the existence of Lord Haiyue.
"In that case, let's go..."
Ming Shiyin nodded slightly, took one last look at his courtyard full of peonies, and left with Yixing and Wei Ye.
Two days ago, he read his fortune through divination and knew that there was a high probability that he would never come back.
He did not take others into consideration, but took care of himself. Because of this incident, Ming Shiyin suffered a very serious backlash.
He knew this was his fate and he couldn't escape it.
The obsession has lingered in his heart for hundreds of years, and he is tired of such a life.
For him, death is not just the end of life, but more like a relief.
Tang Dynasty, Chang'an City, Honglu Temple.
Jiang Mingche brought Jialuo to the attic of Honglu Temple which was specially used to entertain guests from various countries, and played hypocrisy and snake with a group of people.
This group of people all came from other small countries in the Heluo area. Every year they had to pay countless tributes to the Celestial Empire, the Tang Dynasty, in exchange for the Tang Dynasty's protection.
"Hello, Regent..."
"Meet Princess Xiyue...
"Everyone, don't be so polite. When you come here, just treat it as your home."
Looking around at everyone present, Jiang Mingche said with a faint smile.
He has no airs of a regent at all and treats people very gently.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Prince Regent. We are all very grateful..."
"We are all neighboring countries, so we will inevitably have to take care of each other in the future. It would be awkward to say these things."
"Come, let's drink."
"Okay, I'll do it, the Regent is free to do as he pleases."
Along with the pleasant singing, a group of dancers transferred from Changlefang began to dance in the hall.
Everyone kept toasting each other, and the atmosphere of the banquet gradually became more lively.
Outside the gate of Chang'an City, a team of carriages slowly stopped... "After walking for such a long time, we finally arrived in Chang'an City..."
Sun Shangxiang dismounted and said with some emotion as she looked at the towering Chang'an city gate in front of her.
Starting from Jiangjun, they traveled day and night and finally arrived in Chang'an City before the International Lantern Festival began.
Jiang County is extremely far away from the Tang Dynasty. It is only because of the existence of the demon stallion that they can reach Chang'an City so quickly.
The demon stallion has the cultivation of gold. After being tamed, it is very docile and can travel tens of thousands of miles a day.
If they rode ordinary horses, even if they traveled day and night, it would take them at least two months to reach Chang'an City.
"Brother, how high do you think the walls of Chang'an City are?"
Looking at the towering city walls in front of her, Sun Shangxiang asked with some emotion.
“I don’t know about that…”
"Now that we are here, let's hurry into the city and pay our respects to the Empress."
Sun Ce smiled and shook his head, urging his younger sister to keep going.
Sun Shangxiang nodded and led the horse directly towards the city gate.
The soldiers guarding the city checked the entry pass of Sun Ce and others, and let them pass after confirming that it was correct.
After entering Chang'an City, Sun Shangxiang's expression was very wonderful when she looked at the giant mechanical buildings and exquisite towers rising from the ground everywhere in Chang'an City.
Zhuque Street, as the main road of Chang'an City, spans several thousand meters from east to west and runs through the entire Chang'an City from north to south, extending all the way from the city gate to the location of the Daming Palace.
From time to time, the sounds of countless vendors shouting and hawking could be heard on both sides of the road, creating a thriving scene.
Today, Sun Shangxiang finally understood why the Tang Dynasty was given the title of the Celestial Empire.
In the past, she didn't quite understand why people always praised the Tang Dynasty.
After seeing the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty with her own eyes, she finally understood something.
Apart from anything else, there are giant mechanical machines everywhere in Chang'an City, rows of exquisite attics, and the magnificent buildings of the 108 blocks, which run through the main roads of the entire Chang'an City.
Except for Chang'an City, no other city in the King's Continent has these things.
Before coming to Chang'an City, Sun Shangxiang always thought that Jiang County was already a very prosperous place.
Although the ruler was incompetent, Jiang County was surrounded by mountains and the sea, with excellent natural conditions, and was much better than Wei Du and Yicheng.
But after arriving in Chang'an City, Sun Shangxiang finally understood what prosperity really meant.
"The Celestial Empire is indeed worthy of its reputation..."
Sun Shangxiang spoke with some emotion. With the prosperity of Chang'an City, Jiang County would never be able to catch up even if she was given another ten years.
"The Honglu Temple is where guests from all over the world are entertained in Chang'an City. Let's hurry over there now."
"Maybe I can even have a meal..."
Sun Ce said with a faint smile, and directly took Sun Shangxiang and a group of servants towards the Honglu Temple.
The carriage was loaded with the tribute brought by the Sun family, mostly some glazed jade.
Half an hour later, Sun Ce and Sun Shangxiang arrived at the Honglu Temple located in the market.
They pulled the carriage onto the grass nearby, informed the guarding soldiers, and then the group headed straight into the Honglu Temple.
After passing through the winding corridor, the group finally arrived at the hall where guests from various countries were received.
It was noon, and a group of people were drinking and chatting here, having a great time.
"Your Majesty, the people from Jiang County are here..."
A soldier walked up to Jiang Mingche and reported the situation.
"People from Jiang County?"
"Let them in..."
Jiang Mingche was stunned for a moment, then gave the order directly.
If I remember correctly, Sun Ce had not yet dominated Jiangdong at that time, so it was the incompetent ruler of Jiang County who sent people here?
Looking up towards the entrance of the hall, Jiang Mingche saw a man and a woman.
The man had delicate features, wore a loose robe, and was tall.
The woman had a petite figure, estimated to be a little over 1.6 meters tall, with a pretty face and two high ponytails that looked extremely eye-catching.
The woman was holding a cannon in her hand, which was totally inconsistent with her petite and cute appearance.
Sun Ce? Sun Shangxiang?
Jiang Mingche was also a little surprised when he saw the two people representing Jiang Junkai to attend the International Lantern Festival.
Unexpectedly, these two people would represent Jiang County to attend the International Lantern Festival.
"Sun Ce of Jiang County..."
"Sun Shangxiang......."
"Meet the Regent..."
After entering the hall, Sun Ce and Sun Shangxiang walked towards Jiang Mingche who was sitting in the upper seat, bowed and saluted.
"Everyone who comes is a guest. There is no need to be polite."
"Please take your seats..."
Jiang Mingche said with a faint smile, and asked the maid to add two sets of bowls and chopsticks and some fine wine and delicacies to the empty table next to him.
"Thank you, Regent..."
After saying thank you, Sun Ce took Sun Shangxiang directly to the banquet table and sat down.
After the two of them sat down, several maids brought them tea, snacks, wine and delicious food.
Sun Ce had a faint smile on his face from beginning to end and his attitude was very good.